New Camcorder

[KayleeUK]

I just brought a new camcorder for our trip in October. Its a Sony DCRIP7 - really little :D

I alway's feel sick after spending my money - so I am off to rest :D

Kaylee

[Janice]

LOL Kaylee - exciting though eh? :D :D :D :D

Enjoy your new toy :D

[lisag1]

Ooh Kaylee,

I've had my eye on a couple of the new Sony camcorders, one of which was the one you've bought, the DCR PC8/9 and a couple of other JVC's. I'd be really grateful when you've had a play with it if you could give me a mini review.?

Many thanks

Lisa

[Goofyish]

We hired a Sony PC100 last October to take to WDW - it was ideal. Easy to use and so small it fitted into the wifes bumbag :)

I keep waiting for the price of these little digital camcordas to come down in price but all that happens is they bring out a new model at the same high price of the previous one :(

[lisag1]

Tim,

How much was it to hire?? That may be the answer because I can't stand taking the big old heavy camcorder on holiday as it's a pain in the bum carrying it around.

BTW don't know what you mean by cheap but the cheapest I've seen the Sony DCR PC8 is £680. It's a pity its not in the £500 bracket!!

Lisa

[Goofyish]

I hired the Sony for 4 weeks (a week to get used to it, 2 weeks in Orlando and then a week after to transfer the digital tapes onto VHS). It costs £139 for the hire plus a returnable deposit of £250.

The hire company drops the camera of at your home or place of work and arranges for it to be picked up afterwards.

Here's the website for the hire place:

http://www.camhire.com/

[Janice]

Wow - that is good value for money Tim - what an excellent idea!

[KayleeUK]

Well I have it...........................and I am stuck on Step 2 :D

Kaylee